How far is New Haven, CT from Georgetown, CT?

The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Georgetown, CT is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.09 mi
00h 54m
Flight
26.56 mi
42.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.56 mi
Kilometers
42.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.09 mi
Kilometers
59.69 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:15 PM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Wed, Apr 15, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-15T12:20
Arrive Georgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trumbull
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From New Haven
18.5 mi
00h 27m
To Georgetown
18.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    1498 ft · 30 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    904 ft · 17 sec · Grove Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tower Parkway

    1329 ft · 30 sec · Tower Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Amity Road

    1490 ft · 31 sec · Amity Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New York City

    699 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    9 mi · 12 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    16 mi · 21 min · Merritt Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston

    696 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Weston Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Weston Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    39 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Redding Road

    922 ft · 18 sec · Redding Road

  14. 14

    Continue on School Street

    950 ft · 28 sec · School Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Danbury Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Danbury Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Danbury Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Georgetown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
16 mi · 43%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
8.96 mi · 24%
Georgetown Road
3.99 mi · 11%
Weston Road
3.64 mi · 10%
Whalley Avenue
2.82 mi · 8%
College Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Continue on Merritt Parkway

16 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbull
00h 27m from New Haven
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from New Haven and 18.6 miles from Georgetown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbull

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Trumbull and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
New Haven City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

New Haven City Hall

New Haven , CT
165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510
Rating 4.0/5 38 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.

RAIL

Bridgeport

7 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

39 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 26.56 mi (42.74 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
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#2 Georgetown

Georgetown is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2556500, -73.4348400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Georgetown (-73.43484, 41.25565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.34
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.17 $10.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.86 $6.36 $12.73
Diesel $6.00 $7.86 $15.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Georgetown. The current time is 12:20:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.